Portrait of Raimondo Ghelli by Carlo Giuseppe Ratti

Portrait of Raimondo Ghelli 1789

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"Portrait of Raimondo Ghelli" is a pastel drawing by Carlo Giuseppe Ratti, dating back to 1789. The artwork showcases a close-up view of the subject, Raimondo Ghelli, with a soft, muted palette and subtle use of light. Ratti's skillful rendering of Ghelli's features and the subtle details of his clothing reveal the artist's expertise in portraiture, highlighting the prominent role of pastel as a medium for realistic depiction in the late 18th century. The drawing is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.